tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899738.comments2013-09-17T19:16:49.279-07:00The Hopeful PopulistMatt Talbothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04911902305036328082noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899738.post-12776770171306638992007-05-12T12:42:00.000-07:002007-05-12T12:42:00.000-07:00Thank you, Eric for that comment. I agree that the...Thank you, Eric for that comment. I agree that there is a certain irony in Liberal Berkeley turning a blind eye to people like Pete.<BR/><BR/>I think part of the problem is that so many people (me included) feel overwhelmed by the scope of the need: "If I help this one guy, there are 3 more I can see <I>right now</I>...what about them?<BR/><BR/>Rather than write to the city council, I think I will go and just read them my post. The discussion should be interesting...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04911902305036328082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899738.post-44195450063897206532007-05-10T22:30:00.000-07:002007-05-10T22:30:00.000-07:00You would think in the land of liberalism that is ...You would think in the land of liberalism that is Berkeley, that this sort of thing would not happen, where are the good liberals in Berkeley helping this person - couldn't the good liberals in this city get together and help people out like this person and the many others that are there in Berkeley?? I get upset when I hear of homeless people in Berkeley and San Francisco - two of the most liberal areas in this country and they can't even get programs that work to help these people. That is if they even want the help, society can't force help on these people anymore so if they don't want our help or want to take their meds, there isn't much we can do until they do get violent and as you said, some of these homeless people probably would never get violent. It is a shame that we can't find a middle ground to put the mentally ill homeless into a treatment area that can help them get on their feet and help them stay sane on meds (although finding the right meds may make the person either violent or even more crazy - I have seen that with one of my own friends). So I suggest that you write a letter to the Berkeley city council and see if they can get some kind of community action to solve this problem and be a model for the rest of the country. let us know when you do that.Eric Bhttp://www.espn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899738.post-58509946845892253492007-04-28T08:17:00.000-07:002007-04-28T08:17:00.000-07:00Matt, thank you for the shout-out! And your visit...Matt, thank you for the shout-out! And your visit. <BR/><BR/>Safe houses for women and children are essential, but it is heartbreaking that situtations exist that force them into being. Thank you for providing a fundraising link to one such safe haven. <BR/><BR/>And I will also blogroll you.DivaJoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02534571327558009753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899738.post-1139074654616856252006-02-04T09:37:00.000-08:002006-02-04T09:37:00.000-08:00Matt--Thanks for highlighting an important article...Matt--Thanks for highlighting an important article about coalition building within the Dem. party that would have passed me unnoticed. I sense that the Party stopped being the vehicle of Catholics for political expression a long time ago. Look at the Supreme Court: five Republican Catholics. I hope that this organization can harness the energy of the religious community and direct it into a progressive direction: www.christianalliance.org<BR/> David.Allison and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800799274489098411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899738.post-1138004348892580732006-01-23T00:19:00.000-08:002006-01-23T00:19:00.000-08:00It seems to me that professional Democratic politi...It seems to me that professional Democratic politicians try their hardest to maintain power without regard to an overall party strategy or goals. However,it remains the opposition party most open to non-idealogical members who might set a new national agenda. The war in Iraq is the best example: Senator Clinton apparently supports the President's military policy not because he is right or successful, but perhaps, to prevent a strong challenger in New York. Senator Cantwell has also failed to take up the cause of redeployment or withdrawl. Antiwar Democratic candidates for Congress may win this November and change the thinking at the top of the party bureaucracy. That remains to be seen, though.Allison and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800799274489098411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899738.post-1137744129704659522006-01-20T00:02:00.000-08:002006-01-20T00:02:00.000-08:00Matt--Your link expired. Where can I find more in...Matt--Your link expired. Where can I find more info about unionizing Walmart?Allison and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800799274489098411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899738.post-1103491611451903062004-12-19T13:26:00.000-08:002004-12-19T13:26:00.000-08:00Matt--Your link to the Howard Dean site doesn't wo...Matt--Your link to the Howard Dean site doesn't work.ferdydurkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854131744183170330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7899738.post-1095105899544501772004-09-13T13:04:00.000-07:002004-09-13T13:04:00.000-07:00Hey man, face it, us Heebs rule the world. Always...Hey man, face it, us Heebs rule the world. Always have. Always will. Every now and then, we'll let you dumb, blonde haired, blue eyed, shmucks have a "holocaust", just so you can feel important. But then, right after that... that's right... we get Israel and take over your country. Not to mention that whole "killing Jesus" thing... man, did that one rock. All this power, and all we have to do is snip our wangs at eight days old. Not bad. Not bad at all.Tyrone Vitoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02421406982016927059noreply@blogger.com